North Carolina Guidebook
Sightseeing
Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the piedmont. More than 15 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of bridle trails thread the park, reaching from the summit of Morrow Mountain to Lake Tillery, where a boathouse offers canoes and rowboats for rent and bait for fishing.
Morrow Mountain
Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the piedmont. More than 15 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of bridle trails thread the park, reaching from the summit of Morrow Mountain to Lake Tillery, where a boathouse offers canoes and rowboats for rent and bait for fishing.
Campbell Blueberry Farm
2275 River RdPick your own delicious, organic blueberries! Cash only.
Lots of outdoor space, beautiful grounds, interesting wines, and food service. Reservations highly recommended. Heads up, the kitchen is small so food orders can be a bit slow!
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Morgan Ridge Vineyards
486 John Morgan RdLots of outdoor space, beautiful grounds, interesting wines, and food service. Reservations highly recommended. Heads up, the kitchen is small so food orders can be a bit slow!
"Discover more than 1,800 animals and 52,000 plants throughout our 500-acre conservation park. World's largest natural habitat zoo. At the North Carolina Zoo, connect with wildlife from two different continents as you explore 500 acres of animal areas carefully constructed to resemble natural habitats. Walk from Africa’s grasslands to North America’s Arctic coast. Escape to the forests and streams of North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont. Located at the foot of the Uwharrie Mountains, the Zoo is just outside the charming southern town of Asheboro."
4401 Zoo Pkwy
"Discover more than 1,800 animals and 52,000 plants throughout our 500-acre conservation park. World's largest natural habitat zoo. At the North Carolina Zoo, connect with wildlife from two different continents as you explore 500 acres of animal areas carefully constructed to resemble natural habitats. Walk from Africa’s grasslands to North America’s Arctic coast. Escape to the forests and streams of North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont. Located at the foot of the Uwharrie Mountains, the Zoo is just outside the charming southern town of Asheboro."
Stony Mountain Vineyards
26370 Mountain Ridge RdBeautiful views!
Our favorite antique store! Open Fridays and Saturdays only. You are sure to find some treasures here.
Lloyd's Antiques
622 W Church StOur favorite antique store! Open Fridays and Saturdays only. You are sure to find some treasures here.
Cute local museum outlining the history of Badin NC and also its archaeological significance. Includes a firehouse museum with antique fire truck - a treat for little kids who like trucks! Also a good picture opportunity :)
Badin Museum
60 Falls RdCute local museum outlining the history of Badin NC and also its archaeological significance. Includes a firehouse museum with antique fire truck - a treat for little kids who like trucks! Also a good picture opportunity :)
Food scene
Lively scene with outdoor seating, full bar, and good beer selection.
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Five Points Public House
304 E Main StLively scene with outdoor seating, full bar, and good beer selection.
Off the Square
114 S 2nd StGreat food and cozy atmosphere; great for a date.
Delicious NC style BBQ! Get the pulled pork sandwich with house made sauce, hush puppies, and onion rings! Yum.
Log Cabin Bar-B-Que
2322 US-52Delicious NC style BBQ! Get the pulled pork sandwich with house made sauce, hush puppies, and onion rings! Yum.
One of the only waterfront dining/bar options on Badin Lake. Very casual unassuming place with a lively atmosphere, often with live music. Can also boat up and gas up.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Scallywag's Bar & Grill
700 Lake Forest DrOne of the only waterfront dining/bar options on Badin Lake. Very casual unassuming place with a lively atmosphere, often with live music. Can also boat up and gas up.
Adventure
Old Whitney Boat Ramp
Old Whitney RoadConvenient place to put in kayaks, boats, etc. 1 mile from cabin.
Good spot for swimming, picnic-ing, strolling, or fishing. Very near the property!
Badin Public access & swimming
Good spot for swimming, picnic-ing, strolling, or fishing. Very near the property!
About 50 minutes away, zip line through the Uwharrie National Forest!
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Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tour LLC
2728 Fairview Farm RdAbout 50 minutes away, zip line through the Uwharrie National Forest!
Convenience
Great nearby spot to grab live bait and any fishing supplies. Also stocks a good selection of local beer!
Bait On 8
105 S Main StGreat nearby spot to grab live bait and any fishing supplies. Also stocks a good selection of local beer!
Moonset General Store
32254 Valley DrThis is the closest place to grab provisions - they also have a great meat counter and bakery items! Note they do not sell beer (check out Bait on 8 across the street for that) and are closed on Sundays.
FAST STOP 2
112 S Main StThis is the closest place to grab provisions - they also have a great meat counter and bakery items! Note they do not sell beer (check out Bait on 8 across the street for that) and are closed on Sundays.